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Can You Do What Canucks’ Fan Richard did?
Interesting story in the Vancouver Province on Tuesday about a die-hard Canucks fan who has simply abandoned ship. Could you do what he did? Published also in theprovince.com/blogs, it’s entitled “Richard’s Reasons For Losing Heart Richard caused quite a ruckus in ...
NHL Power Rankings: Week 17
NHL Power Rankings: Week 17
totalprosports.com — This week's NHL Power Rankings finally sees the San Jose Sharks relinquish their hold on the top spot and the Detroit Red Wings barely remaining in the top 5. NHL ... (more) NHL Power Rankings: Week 17
Feuding and flopping: Can Sundin's Canucks end the freefall?
Feuding and flopping: Can Sundin's Canucks end the freefall?
sports.yahoo.com — You may or may not have heard about a story over the summer regarding Mats Sundin and his indecisiveness over returning to the NHL. It was buried among the many false off-season rumors and the circus coming to town in Tampa Bay. OK, so the media ... (more) Feuding and flopping: Can Sundin's Canucks end the freefall?
It’s about time for in-house hostilities
It’s about time for in-house hostilities
thesportscorner.ca — There was evidence today at Canucks practice that the team has not yet lost that edge that they were notorious for in the first two months of the season. According to the TEAM 1040, defenseman Willie Mitchell and sophomore speedster Mason Raymond got into a scuffle at today’s skate and ... (more) It’s about time for in-house hostilities
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Streak ThreeConfused Fans Need To Remember The Aim
Lions in Winter: Montreal Canadiens (Habs) News and Commentary — ... certainly integral to the experience. Streaks are what allow us to dream, to grumble, to hope, to despair. The emotional ride is what watching and caring for the adopted team is all about. If I think about my mood after a loss, I can say it is as sour as my temperament after a win is bubbly. Streaks are borne as a fan, because the reward of the next win will be greater. Cup droughts can heighten the taste for that champagne once again. One Canuck fan I read about today (at Dennis Kane's blog) has had enough with streaks. He has given up on the Canucks. Now, ...

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